Military Retiree Health Care Relief Act

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Bill Number

HR 65

Introduced

Jan 7, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Finance and Financial Sector Health Income tax Insurance premiums Medical economics Medicare Retired military personnel Social Welfare Tax credits Tax refunds Taxation

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Summary

Military Retiree Health Care Relief Act - Amends: (1) the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable credit for premiums paid by military retirees for Medicare (title XVIII of the Social Security Act) part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) coverage; and (2) part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate, as specified, the ten percent part B premium penalty.

Actions

Feb 3, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Jan 21, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 7, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 7, 2003

Introduced in House

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